----------------------------Original message---------------------------- ------------------ As Los Angeles local arrangements co-chair, I had the pleasure of reading = the useful and informative comments of 142 attendees who completed the = Pittsburgh Conference Evaluation. Overall the Pittsburgh conference was a success. Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Committee are richly deserved for their planning and execution of= a truly fine conference. The evaluations indicate that ARLIS is a thoughtful = and vocal group, which anticipates and appreciates the annual conference, while = at the same time has very high expectations for high quality at the minimum = cost. As outgoing treasurer, Kitty Chibnik said at the Membership Meeting, the organization has champagne tastes and a beer budget=21 In Los Angeles we'll = need to balance members wants and desires with the reality of our budget. For a quick summary, I offer the following notes: Best workshop: They Never Covered This in Library School: Ancient Art =26 Archaeology Resources Best sessions: Fashioning a New World, Kaufman =26 Wright in Pittsburgh=3B Andy Warhol Time Capsule Best askARLIS: Artists Books as Teaching Tools Art Librarian in the 21st Century Events: Everyone loved them, especially the Ars Libri reception at the = Carnegie. Most want a shorter Convocation. 100=25 of the attendees went to at least one of the seven = events. Most went to all. Tours: Fallingwater was a huge success, even at the =24125 price. 60=25 of attendees took a tour. Those who didn't cited cost = and/or lack of time. Highest rated recommendations for LA: Getty, Gamble House, Huntington, LACMA, Norton Simon Hotel: 90=25 stayed in the hotel. 15=25 wanted a cheaper hotel (in Los = Angeles the Wilshire Grand will be =24139, the Pittsburgh Hilton was =24143) Internet Room: 40=25 used it, 60=25 did not. Exhibits: 100=25 visited the exhibits. Many appreciated the generosity of the vendor's funding of events Conference Literature: received mixed reviews. Many wanted program summaries= and the restaurant guide posted on the web PRE-conference. Most useful aspects of conference: Sessions, Networking, Exhibits, Tours What didn't work: Conflicting sessions and events Sessions too basic No discussion at the Membership Meeting Suggestions for LA: Keep Silent Auction No conflicts Shorter Convocation Meal breaks More food and wine=21=21=21 Overall conference rating: Very Good. Thanks to all who completed the evaluation. We appreciate your comments and suggestions for making the Los Angeles conference as successful as = Pittsburgh. Susan Flanagan Getty Research Library t 301.440.7488 f 310.440.7780 sflanagan=40getty.edu __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] Administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner at: [log in to unmask]